Partial Election Results Show Shifting Dynamics in Karnali Province, Nepal
Summary
Partial election results in Karnali Province show Nepali Congress leading in several areas, with notable performances by Rastriya Swatantra Party and challenges for CPN-UML.
Key Points
- Vote counting is underway in 9 out of 12 constituencies in Karnali Province with delays, and less than 50% of votes counted so far.
- Nepali Congress leads in Surkhet-1, Dailekh-1, and Jajarkot constituencies, while CPN-UML leads only in Dailekh-2.
- Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has made a strong showing, leading in Surkhet-2 and competing for second in other constituencies.
- CPN (Maoist Centre) leads in Salyan and Kalikot, Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) leads in Jumla, and Janamat Party leads in Rukum West.